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Marquette

#3 in Best Places to Live in Marquette County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 60 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Marquette is a town in Michigan with a population of 21,081. Marquette is in Marquette County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Marquette offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Marquette there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Marquette and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Marquette are above average.
    Population
    21,081

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $715
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Marquette Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      58.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      132.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      92.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,100.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      63.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      34%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Marquette

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,998
    National
    $55,322
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    Marquette Reviews

    60 reviews
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    Beautiful town. Old and new architecture. Diverse assortment of restaurants (although missing good Indian cuisine!) and the basic fast food joints, although many places close by 9pm. Great art and music concert, with plenty of concerts and art galleries to explore. Many unique, local businesses pop up and either survive and thrive or are gone within a few years. The nature and importance of the outdoors draw many people to live or visit here. All outdoor activities are possible here, from skiing to surfing (in the summer and winter). Marquette is a great little town to call home.
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    I enjoy attending Northern Michigan University. The nature and scenic areas are beautiful in the appropriate seasons. Winter is crucial in the Upper Peninsula. One definitely requires a four wheel drive vehicle!
    Our daughter went to college at NMU. We really enjoyed Marquette from the first day. Our daughter has been out of college for 5 years now, but my husband and I still go up there 5 - 6 times a year. Great restaurants, shopping, and just all around gorgeous!